The average train between Rotterdam Centrum and Ghent takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam Centrum to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Rotterdam Centrum and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam Centrum is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen-Centraal and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Centrum to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centrum station and arriving at Ghent station via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Rotterdam Centrum to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam Centrum to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Rotterdam Centrum to Ghent train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Rotterdam Centrum and Ghent is 110 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Gand-Dampoort via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 1h 26m.